Oh good, I am reply number 6573. That makes my day ( :
The pink is definitely an upper for a rainy, gloomy day. I don't have too much trouble with it, except wishing I could do stuff outdoors. As you say, if you live in the PNW, you have to get used to going out in the dampness. And finding the silver lining is key, as in the fire suppression thing.
[Oooh, a couple of swallowtail butterflies are messing about outside my window. Don't see that every day.]
Both flowers are gorgeous, but that second flower has such an amazing, muted quality to it. Way cool. Well, stay warm and dry, and keep on wandering and photo-ing. Hope your weekend is a nice one.